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2026 Vermont Permit Test 5
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QUESTION 1 / 20
When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?
Choose one answer below.
A
Add extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction.
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B
Get off the highways as quickly as possible.
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C
Engage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles.
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D
Reduce their speed and increase their following distance.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and keep moving in your lane.
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B
Keep driving in your lane.
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C
Pull to the right curb and stop.
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D
Stop exactly where you are.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-hill_ahead.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Trucks under 18,000 lbs. allowed.
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B
Hill ahead.
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C
Truck stop ahead.
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D
No trucks allowed.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
When changing lanes on a highway, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal a lane change.
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B
Check your rearview and outside mirrors.
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C
Check your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:
Choose one answer below.
A
Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
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B
Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
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C
Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
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D
Keeps other drivers alert.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tomato juice and lime
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B
Hot coffee
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C
Fresh air
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D
Only time
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QUESTION 7 / 20
The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are:
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A
Only a lap and shoulder belt.
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B
Only an airbag.
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C
Both a lap/shoulder belt and an airbag.
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D
No safety restraints.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
If a driver sees an animal on the roadway:
Choose one answer below.
A
No special action is required.
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B
The driver should honk their horn.
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C
The driver should pass the animal as closely as possible.
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D
The driver should be very cautious.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
You cannot pass safely on a two-way, two-lane street unless:
Choose one answer below.
A
You are able to clearly see the road ahead.
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B
You can return to your lane before meeting oncoming traffic.
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C
Your vehicle is capable of the speed necessary to pass.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
To change lanes you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Check your mirrors and signal, then change lanes.
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B
Signal, check your mirrors, check your blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes.
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C
Signal, check your mirrors, and change lanes.
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D
Signal and change lanes.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
From the center lane, which maneuver(s) can you perform? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-center_turn_lane.png
Choose one answer below.
A
You may make left turns.
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B
You may make U-turns.
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C
You may pass slow-moving traffic.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.
Choose one answer below.
A
Yellow
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B
White
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C
Red
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D
Black
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QUESTION 13 / 20
When driving in rain, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use low beam headlights.
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B
Use high beam headlights.
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C
Use parking lights.
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D
Use no lights.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
If you are turning onto a street with more than one lane traveling in your direction, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn into the lane closest to your previous lane.
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B
Turn into the lane marked with an arrow.
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C
Turn into the middle lane.
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D
Turn into any lane.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
Highway markings:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are usually not important.
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B
Are only found in construction zones.
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C
Provide information for drivers.
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D
Are usually red and blue in color.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
To ensure that your physical condition does not cause you to drive in an unsafe manner, you should:
Choose one answer below.
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Keep physically fit and have regular physical examinations.
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B
Know the effect of any medicine on your driving ability.
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C
Drive within your physical limitations.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
Your tire blows out while you are driving. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slam on your brakes.
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B
Hold your steering wheel tightly and slow to a stop.
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C
Keep driving normally.
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D
Turn on your emergency flashers and continue driving.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
Driving while being distracted by any activity:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is never dangerous.
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B
Usually causes the driver to react more slowly to hazards.
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C
Usually causes the driver to drive faster.
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D
Is only dangerous for young drivers.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
Passing is prohibited:
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A
On hills and curves.
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B
At intersections.
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C
At railroad crossings.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
Motor vehicle crashes are most frequently caused by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Poor road conditions.
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B
Actions or errors on the part of the driver.
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C
Large trucks.
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D
Animals on the roadway.
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